5 Ways To Overcome and Break-Free From Loneliness

There has been a huge concern about the rise of loneliness on a global scale. In 2015, one study1 finds that loneliness is a significant public health concern, particularly on older adults.

In a later study2, researchers found that loneliness could increase the risk of developing heart disease.

Furthermore, one survey finds that loneliness rate in America alone is quite high. CBS This Morning calls it in their headline “The Loneliest Generation”. What’s shocking about the results of this survey, those affected most with loneliness are the young generation.

In fact, it has been found that loneliness in America today is a threat to mental, physical and emotional well-being. This is an important thing to consider as loneliness at a young age can cause various health implications in later life3.

How To Overcome Loneliness?

Fortunately, there are ways to overcome loneliness. These ways could also potentially improve mental health. A study4 found certain effective ways of fighting and eventually overcoming and breaking-free from loneliness.

Surprisingly, if you’ve watched the video above, getting married is one of the suggested solutions for overcoming loneliness. This is why one study says marriage is helpful for longevity. However, make sure you pick the right partner. Otherwise, marriage will just put more stress on you.